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Empower Your Future Through ISCA
Do you want to live abroad, work in an international environment and gain experience in the field of international physical activity and healthy lifestyle promotion?
Join the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteering programme at ISCA for one unforgettable year in Copenhagen, Denmark and make a difference in the world. You will become part of our Project Management, Communications, or Membership and Fundraising teams.
Unleash Your Potential with ISCA
Experience something new and exciting whilst broadening your horizons and developing your skills. Become an ESC volunteer with ISCA and get to the heart of international projects and events designed for physical activity promoters. Plus, you’ll become part of a welcoming, close-knit community that embodies the ISCA spirit!
- As a project management volunteer, you’ll assist in coordinating externally funded projects alongside our project management team, member organisations, and various partners. You'll work on initiatives that address urgent global issues, including health and exercise, physical activity in education, sports for disadvantaged groups, urban sports facilities, inclusion of refugees through sport, youth training, and active aging. Explore recent ISCA projects and initiatives to see the positive changes you can help create.
- As a communications volunteer, you'll work closely with our team to help create and share engaging content across various platforms. Your tasks will include supporting our social media channels, helping manage websites for ISCA and related projects, and assisting in promoting key events like the MOVE Congress. ISCA serves as the National Coordinating Body for the European Week of Sport in Denmark, held annually in September/October, so you can expect to engage with the #BeActive Campaign during this time. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to other exciting tasks and projects based on your skills and interests. This role is ideal if you're passionate about communications and eager to make a positive impact through physical activity.
- As a membership and fundraising volunteer, you’ll be part of an exciting and dynamic team. Your role will involve a mix of tasks, from building relationships with potential members to supporting our fundraising efforts. You'll dive into research, assist with early-stage project development, and even share your own ideas with partners. With opportunities to write and contribute creatively, each day brings something new, keeping you engaged and constantly learning. If you're looking for a fun, challenging experience, this is the role for you!
Empower Your Future Through Volunteering at ISCA
Unlock Your Potential
Volunteering with ISCA offers a unique opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain cultural exchange experiences. Each year, volunteers – or Youth Officers – come to Copenhagen to volunteer in the Project Management, Communication or Membership and Fundraising areas of the ISCA team. Our volunteers work in and across teams on, among other things, logistical aspects of project meetings, communication campaigns and grant application writing!
Expand your Horizons
Through volunteering with ISCA, you can broaden your perspective and learn about different cultures, traditions, and ways of life. It’s a chance to get unique experiences working with our international team, members and partners! Volunteers will have the opportunity to be engaged in several ISCA’s international projects, campaigns and events.
Make a Difference
Do you want to make a meaningful impact in your community? By joining ISCA, you become part of a movement that aims to create positive change in the world of grassroots sports. ISCA engages with many member organisations and other partners in diverse projects that are related to key issues and topics in the grassroots sports sector today. Your contribution will help empower communities and promote active lifestyles.
How to Apply for the ISCA’s ESC Programme
To apply for a volunteer position, please complete the application form linked below. Note that the application period opens periodically, so be sure to check the form for updates and deadlines.
Depending on your profile, skill set and interests you will be able to get involved and challenge yourself in various tasks such as:
- Physical activity and healthy lifestyle promotion
- Marketing and communications
- Content creation, article writing and editing
- Videography and photography
- Analysis, monitoring and reporting
- Fundraising, EU and international Sport Policy and advocacy
- Project management
- Membership and community management
- E-learning platform and online learning course design
- Event coordination (online and offline)
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Manal Najah
Immersing myself in a year at ISCA and being part of a team committed to ‘Moving People’ was nothing short of life-changing. ISCA is a space where individuals are encouraged to push their limits, leading to profound self-discovery. I’ve gained invaluable insights into the non-profit sector, worked on international projects, and took part in memorable events. Each experience was a chance to test my abilities, having a blast whilst doing so.
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Jovanche Nedelkovski
Volunteering for ISCA was the perfect introduction to the world of a multinational organisation that coordinates numerous projects – an opportunity I was looking for. I learned lots during my one year, and what makes these volunteering even more exciting is the first-hand exposure I got to the Danish work culture and language. I wouldn’t have done my ESC volunteering anywhere else.
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Almina Germanavičiūtė
It is powerful to see the creative results you can achieve when diversity unites towards the same goal. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in such a multicultural, supportive and professional team, which has showed that using clear communication, being open-minded and dedicated leads to many successful achievements!
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Veronika Mikhaylenko
Volunteering at ISCA has given me the experience, both professional and personal, to develop myself in the best way. ISCA is such a positive and motivational environment, creating a meaningful impact and changing the lives of people across the world through physical activity. What better opportunity can you find out there?
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Paulina Godlewska
I am glad that I found a way to combine my passion for sport volunteering with gaining practical knowledge and experience. Being part of the European Solidarity Corps is an amazing adventure and ISCA is the perfect place for personal development and discovering our skills and competences.
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Rafael Morales
I am really grateful for my year volunteering at ISCA. It has shown me what a healthy, respectful, encouraging and kind work environment is. It has set a high standard for me at both a professional and personal level. I have had the opportunity to learn so much from my experience and expert colleagues. It has also served as a year for personal growth in areas that I was not expecting and it has given me a brighter perspective of my future.
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Sabina Mammadzada
I have great memories of my European Solidarity Corps volunteering experience. I had the opportunity to work on several European projects, meet interesting people, discover Denmark and its culture, and gain a meaningful experience for my future career.